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Melbourne psychiatrist refuses new patients who don’t consent to AI note-taking
Josh Taylor Technology reporter
18 May 2026, 15:00 UTC
(3 weeks ago)
The Guardian — World
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Registration form informs patients that if they do not wish AI to be used, they will need their referring doctor to refer them to a different service providerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA Melbourne psychiatrist has refused new patients unless they agree to allow her to use an AI scribe to transcribe the conversations in their sessions.AI-driven note taking tools are becoming popular within the medical industry – with two in five general practitioners now using such scribes, according to the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP). Continue reading...
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